Copal Resin

    SKU: Copal

    Pricing

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    $7.10 to $12.80

    Description

    Description

    Copal resins are native to Indonesia and the Philippines. This alcohol soluble resin is used as a raw material for varnish because it has good storing quality, and produces a lustrous, elastic finish with good weather properties.
    These varnishes are used in the manufacture of wood, paper products, packaging coatings of all types, label and wallpaper finishes.

    Other applications include linoleum, oil cloth, printing inks, adhesives, cements, and floor and shoe polish. Copal is used in the manufacture of dental products.

    Solubility: Alcohol & Ketone
    Insolubility: Hydrocarbons & Esters

    Melting point: 90C – 130C
    Acid value: 110 - 140
    Ash @ 800C: .2 maximum
    Insoluble Impurities: 6% maximum